RYE, EAST SUSSEX

Rye is a small town in East Sussex, England, on the edge of the Romney Marsh. Originally a port, it was added to the Cinque Ports, but is now inland as the marshes have been drained. Sir Robert Naunton mentions it as the first place he visited in his book Travels in England, published sometime between 1628 and 1632.

Travelling westward across Romney Marsh, the distinctive outline of Rye can be seen in the distance. It rises above the level green pastures, stretching from the sea to the far hills which formed the shoreline before the marsh was drained.

Meandering for over one and a half miles from Rye to the coast, the river forms part of the picturesque scenery visible from several vantage points in and around the citadel of Rye.

RYE HOTELS

Flackley Ash Hotel

Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YH.
Flackley Ash is a delightful Georgian country house nestling in the Sussex countryside near the historic town of Rye.

Rye Lodge Hotel

Hilders Cliff, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LD.
Rye Lodge Hotel is situated within the citadel of the ancient cinque port of Rye. A restaurant, bar and lesiure centre are present on the hotel grounds.

The George in Rye

98 High St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT.
The 16th century George retains its original character combined with the comforts of careful modernisation. This is a traditional English Inn with oak beams and log fires.

The Place Cambersands

New Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7RB.
Camber Sands has been a secret haunt of fashionistas for years.

RYE ATTRACTIONS

St Mary's Church - offers the best viewpoint to show the terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses.
Exhibition of Old Pier Working Models - Rye Heritage Centre has a new Exhibition of Old Pier Working Models
Camber Castle - involves a pleasant one mile walk across flat fields.
Rye Castle Museum - An independent registered museum owned by Rye Museum Association at Ypres Tower & East Street

TRANSPORT LINKS

Rye has a railway station on the Hastings to Ashford "Marsh Link" line. It was also the terminus for the pre-WWII Rye & Camber Tramway, built to serve golf courses and Camber Sands, a tourist beach.